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WorksheetsKitchen Safety
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 9mins
When should we wash our hands in Home Economics?
Before cooking
After coughing, blowing our nose, going to the toilet or touching our hair
After handling raw meat or chicken and after touching a phone/device
All of the above
What do we need to wear in the kitchen?
comfortable clothing
school uniform
an apron and enclosed shoes
a tutu
Keep long hair ______________.
trimmed
tied back
brushed
tucked into your jumper
How should you carry a knife?
pointing down
by the blade
above your head
on a chopping board
You should never put a knife _____________________.
in the draw
on the knife rack
in the sink
How should you pass a knife?
blade first
by throwing it
handle first
all of the above are acceptable
The correct way of washing a knife is to ________________.
rinse under running water
wipe with a damp cloth from the blunt side and rinse
never wash a knife
put it in the sink with the other dishes
Using a damp tea towel to remove hot items from the oven can cause steam burns?
True
False
Pot handles should be ___________________ to prevent burns.
avoided at all times
turned in so they are not hanging over the edge of the stove
turned out over the edge of the stove
Keep ___________________________ closed to prevent injury.
drawers and cupboards
doors and windows
ovens and microwaves
To prevent electric shock you should
check cords on electrical appliances
never put metal objects in a toaster
keep water away from electrical appliances
always have the powerpoint off when plugging in or unplugging an appliance
all of the above
If you spill something what should you do?
avoid the wet area and carry on working
clean it up immediately and ask for assistance if needed
clean it up when you have time
What do we use to handle hot items in the kitchen?
tea towel
jumper
bare hands
oven mitts
How should dishes be washed?
quickly
in clean water
in hot, soapy water then rinsed
Dishes should be _________________________________.
put away wet
left for the next class to put away
left on the draining rack to dry
dried thoroughly and put away in the correct place
Dirty tea towels go __________________________.
in the washing machine
in the laundry basket
on the floor
in the sink
To collect food items we use ___________________.
an enamel plate
an enamel plate and tongs
our hands
a chopping board
What should you do if you burn yourself?
Go straight to the office
Put the burn under cool running water and tell the teacher
Nothing, put up with it
Tell the teacher
Which of the following are a safety issue in the Home Economics kitchen?
running
spills left on the floor
a loud, noisy classroom
all of the above
Which answer best summarises the expectations of this class?
always do what the teacher tells you
always follow the recipes
always work with your friends
work safely, show respect and have fun
What is the safest way to store knives?
In a knife block
In the sink
On a magnetic strip on the wall
In a drawer with other utensils
What are the two chopping techniques featured in these pictures?
The wave
The claw
The thumbs up
The bridge
What do you need to do before taking your apron off?
Wipe your hands on your apron
Ask a teacher before you take it off
Help a friend take their apron off
Clean up thoroughly and ask for a bench check
What is cross-contamination?
How can we avoid cross-contamination?
Wash hands after handling raw meat
Use separate chopping boards for meat and vegetable
Clean surfaces and equipment thoroughly
All of the above
